Pedestrian Struck Dead In Allentown Hit-Run, Authorities Say

An 85-year-old pedestrian was killed Thursday morning, Oct. 19, by a driver who then fled the scene, according to officials.

North Jerome Street and Union Boulevard, Allentown
Photo Credit: *Google Maps (Satellite)/Inset: Allentown Police*

Mac Bullock

10/19/2023 12:42 p.m.

The Lehigh County Coroner's Office said the victim was hit near Union Boulevard and North Jerome Street around 8:30 a.m.

He was pronounced dead at the scene and an autopsy is scheduled for Friday, the Coroner said. His name was withheld pending notification of loved ones.

Allentown police shut down Union Boulevard from Kiowa Street to Jasper Street Thursday morning to investigate the crash.

"The Accident Reconstruction Unit is currently on scene and Union Boulevard will be closed until the reconstruction is complete," the department said.

Click here to follow Daily Voice Northampton and receive free news updates.